Can Blue Lobster Crayfish live with Panda Cory?
Not recommended
Why
- Blue Lobster Crayfish hunts along the bottom and will catch the bottom-dwelling Panda Cory, especially at night.
Side-by-side
| Blue Lobster Crayfish | Panda Cory | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 65–82°F | 68–77°F |
| pH | 6.5–8 | 6–7.5 |
| Hardness (GH) | 5–20 dGH | 2–12 dGH |
| Adult size | 5" | 2" |
| Temperament | Aggressive | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 30 gal | 20 gal |
Together, plan on at least 30 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Blue Lobster Crayfish (to keep Panda Cory):
- Brazos Dwarf Crayfish — 1.5", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Cajun Dwarf Crayfish — 1.5", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Dwarf Crayfish (CPO) — 1.75", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Instead of Panda Cory (to keep Blue Lobster Crayfish):
- Cardinal Tetra — 2", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Cherry Barb — 2", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- False Rummy Nose Tetra — 2", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Where to buy
- Blue Lobster Crayfish: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Panda Cory: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Live-animal shipping: add a heat pack below 50°F, expect weather holds above 90°F, and schedule delivery for a moderate week when someone can receive it promptly.
Build a full tank around this stocking →Everything compatible with Blue Lobster Crayfish · …with Panda Cory